Dec. 7 Deadline For Watershed Grants

12/03/12 6:06AM

There's still time for Vermont communities and groups to apply for grants from the
state to help protect and restore the state's watersheds.

This year, $120,000 is available for grants
of up to $15,000. The deadline to apply is Friday.

The money is available to municipalities,
government agencies and nonprofit and citizen groups for work such as
protecting or restoring water quality, shorelines or fish and wildlife
habitats.

Rick Hopkins of the Vermont Department of
Environmental Conservation says in light of the damage from Tropical Storm
Irene and other flooding, the state is interested in projects that put in place
practical measures or involve education on stream habitat protection,
restoration, flood resiliency and related topics.

An application guide and forms are available
on the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources website.